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Skating club members tell Everett council they are losing ice time; administration to invite PFD board to explain scheduling
Summary
Figure-skating club members told the council they are losing ice time at the taxpayer-funded rink and asked the city to halt new programming until fair scheduling rules are adopted; administration said it will invite the Public Facilities District board to brief council.
Multiple speakers told the council that Everett Figure Skating Club programming is being displaced and that the PFD board and rink management are scheduling competing programs without fair access for the club. Dottie Medallia said the PFD board president stated they were "done" hearing complaints and that the club faces immediate loss of ice time; parent Monica Thurgood said her 13-year-old daughter is losing practice opportunities and argued that taxpayer-funded facilities should provide equitable access.
Administration (identified in the transcript as Jennifer) told council the PFD board makes policy decisions about facility scheduling and said staff will invite the PFD board to an upcoming council meeting to explain its guidelines and decisions. Council members including President Schwab and Vice President Ryan said they heard the concerns and requested a prompt briefing from the PFD or the contractor so council and the public can understand scheduling policies and next steps.
